Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Full time Day shift at Spaulding Nursing & Therapy Ctr - Brighton (SRN and SRB) in Brighton, Massachusetts

Job Description:

We're offering a generous sign-on bonus up to $5,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process.




Summary



Provide patient care according to the philosophy and standards of the Department of Nursing. Utilize appropriate clinical skills to integrate and implement the nursing process with the plan of care. Function as a clinical resource for the patient, consistently providing direction and support to ensure a focus on the team goals and patient driven outcomes. Function within role expectations, delegate duties to other caregivers as required and consistently provide appropriate supervision.


Key Responsibilities

• Patient/resident's physical and medical care is provided as directed by the Charge Nurse/Supervisor.


• Medications are administered safely and according to professional standards of practice and nursing policies and procedures.


• Patient care documentation is completed per established standards.


• Doctors orders are transcribed or acknowledged as needed and orders are carried out as directed.


• Patient admissions and discharges are processed per established guidelines.


• Skin integrity is monitored, impairments identified, and interventions requested to achieve high quality outcomes.


• Prescribed treatments are performed; progress and effectiveness are monitored per established guidelines.


• Patient/resident and family teaching is provided to ensure understanding of current situation.


• Mentoring and teaching is provided for healthcare team members as needed.


• Patient care plan is developed per established standards.


• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.


• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications


Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required.




Education/Degree

Required

• Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse program.

Experience

Required
Preferred



Licensure

Required

• Current LPN license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration.

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)
Required

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.


• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.


• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings and nights, holidays, weekends and travel).

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.


• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.


• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.


• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.


• Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS




Work Environment:


Activity




Amount of Time Spent





None




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%



Outdoor weather conditions


X


Extreme cold (non weather)


X


Work in high place(s)


X


Work in confined space(s)


X


Risk of electrical shock


X


Risk of radiation exposure


X


Exposure to blood borne pathogens


X


Flammable/explosive gases


X


Toxic / caustic chemicals


X


Dust or other irritants


X


Grease or oils


X


Hazardous specimens


X


Exposure to lab animals


X


Infectious / contagious disease


X


Cleaning agents/chemicals


X


Hot equipment


X


Noisy equipment


X


Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)


X


Other


X



Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job


No Lifting required




No Carrying required




Number of pounds


Amount of Time




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%




Lift


Carry


Lift


Carry


Lift


Carry


Lift


Carry



Up to 10 pounds


X


X


Up to 25 pounds


X


X


Up to 50 pounds


X


Up to 100 pounds


X


Over 100 pounds



X




Push/Pull Requirements of this job:


No Pushing required




No Pulling required




Number of pounds


Amount of Time




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%




Push


Pull


Push


Pull


Push


Pull


Push


Pull



Up to 10 pounds


X


X


Up to 25 pounds


X


X


Up to 50 pounds


X


X


Up to 100 pounds


X


X


Over 100 pounds


X


X



Physical Activity requirements of this job:



Activity



Amount of Time Spent





None




1 - 25%




25 - 50%




50 - 75%




Over 75%



Stand


X


Walk


X


Sit


X


Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch


X


Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)


X


Type / use keyboard or other data entry device


X


Reach with hands & arms


X


Climb stairs


X


Climb ladder or other equipment


X


Drive / operate motor vehicle


X


Balance


X


Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl


X


Speak


X


Hear


X


Taste


X


Smell


X


Touch


X


Other


X



Vision Requirements of this job:


Vision Requirement




Always called upon in job




Sometimes called upon in job




Rarely called upon in job



Close vision


X


Distance vision


X


Color vision


X


Peripheral vision


X


Depth perception


X


Ability to adjust focus


X


Other



Safety equipment used while performing this job:



Safety eye glasses


X


Gowns


X


Filter lens (welding/soldering)


Scrubs


X


Face shields


X


Boots


Ear plugs or Mufflers


Hard hat


Surgical mask / dust mask


X


Coveralls


Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)


Gloves


X


Other



Level of noise typical in this work environment:



Very quiet


Quiet


Moderate


X


Loud


Very loud



EEO Statement

SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. SRN takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. If you need a reasonable accommodation in coming to or participating in the interview process, please let us know. Apply Now